Seattle to Houston (SEA–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SEA–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,893 miles in approximately 4h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | 73H, B38M | 4h15-4h50 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→HOU | BFI→HOU | TIW→HOU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 33m | 3h 47m | 3h 34m |
| Departure OTP | 45% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · HOU: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).
Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.
SEA–HOU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to HOU
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SEA to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to HOU is about 4 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,893 miles (3,046 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Denver and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI), Tacoma (TIW) and Bellingham (BLI).